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Metadata A succinct definition of Metadata MetadataLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMETADATACopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMetadata‘Metadata’ refers to data that provides information about other data within a blockchain network, which includes various types of supplementary information that helps describe, manage, and track the primary data (transactions, blocks, user information, smart contracts, etc.).For transactions, metadata pr…
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Honeypot A succinct definition of Honeypot HoneypotLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHONEYPOTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHoneypotIn honeypot scams, the scammers typically contact cryptocurrency users through social media platforms like X, Discord, or Reddit, presenting themselves as inexperienced individuals seeking assistance. They claim to have received a substantial crypto payout and require help transferring or cashing it out. In …
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Web2 A succinct definition of Web2 Web2Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYWEB2Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinWeb2While Web1 was focused on making information accessible to the public, Web2 — the current version of the internet we know today — is about creating and contributing. It has become the basis for the commercialisation of the internet, spawning significant applications, such as e-commerce, social media, and virtual communicati…
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Impossible Trinity A succinct definition of Impossible Trinity Impossible TrinityLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYIMPOSSIBLE TRINITYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinImpossible TrinityThe Impossible Trinity, also known as blockchain trilemma, is one of the greatest hurdles for cryptocurrency. It states that blockchains can only simultaneously achieve two out of either decentralisation, scalability, or security — but never all three.Scala…
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Scalability Trilemma A succinct definition of Scalability Trilemma Scalability TrilemmaLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSCALABILITY TRILEMMACopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinScalability TrilemmaThe blockchain scalability trilemma, also known as blockchain trilemma, is one of the greatest hurdles for cryptocurrency. It states that blockchains can only simultaneously achieve two out of either decentralisation, scalability, or security — bu…
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Merkle Leaf A succinct definition of Merkle Leaf Merkle LeafLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMERKLE LEAFCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMerkle LeafA Merkle leaf is the bottom-most node of a Merkle tree, which is a binary and hierarchical data structure that efficiently organises and verifies data using cryptographic hashes. A Merkle leaf contains the hash value of a single transaction data in the context of blockchain.Each node in a Merk…
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Volatility A succinct definition of Volatility VolatilityLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYVOLATILITYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinVolatilityIn cryptocurrency, volatility refers to the degree of variation in the price of a particular digital asset over time. Cryptocurrency markets are notoriously volatile compared to traditional financial (TradFi) markets like stocks or bonds. Several factors contribute to this volatility.Cryptocurrency…
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ZK-STARK A succinct definition of ZK-STARK ZK-STARKLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYZK-STARKCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinZK-STARKA ZK-STARK, short for Zero-Knowledge Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge, is a cryptographic proof system used in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies designed to provide a way for users to prove the validity of certain information or computations without revealing any of the underlying data.Par…
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Liquidation Call A succinct definition of Liquidation Call Liquidation CallLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYLIQUIDATION CALLCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinLiquidation CallA liquidation call is the process where a trading platform forcibly closes a trader’s position because the margin account balance falls below the required maintenance margin. This typically happens in leveraged trading, where traders borrow funds to increase their po…
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Fear & Greed Index A succinct definition of Fear & Greed Index Fear & Greed IndexLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYFEAR & GREED INDEXCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinFear & Greed IndexThe Fear & Greed Index is a sentiment analysis tool designed to gauge the emotions and behaviours of the broader cryptocurrency market. It helps traders understand whether the market is being driven by fear (which could lead to undervalued pric…
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